Foreign Ministry Condemns Unfair Penalty Against National Footballer Merih Demiral
The Foreign Ministry has issued a statement regarding the penalty imposed on national footballer Merih Demiral. The statement, which did not provide detailed information about the grounds and justification of the penalty, emphasized that the penalty given to Demiral is unjust and that all legal avenues will be pursued to challenge it. The statement highlighted the importance of athletes competing fairly on the field and warned that such penalties could negatively impact the national team’s performance.
In the announcement from the Foreign Ministry, it was stated, “The penalty imposed on our national footballer Merih Demiral is an unacceptable decision with the potential to harm Turkish sports, and all legal means will be pursued.” Additionally, the ministry pointed out that such decisions could lower athletes’ morale and motivation, emphasizing the need to take necessary steps to protect the rights of sports and athletes.
Source: Foreign Ministry